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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,246.30, 27,304.35 and 13,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,246.30, 27,304.35 and 13,254.49 is: 19,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,246.30 : 27,304.35 = 13,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,246.30/27,304.35 = 13,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,246.30x = 27,304.35 × 13,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,246.30x = 361,905,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,905,234.03/18,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.45

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